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About this product
Medik8 Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye (6)
Standard retinol eye creams take months to show results because retinol has to convert twice inside your skin before it becomes the active form your cells can actually use. Retinaldehyde skips a step, working up to 11 times faster than retinol at equivalent concentrations, and until now no brand had stabilised it for the delicate eye area without causing irritation. Medik8 did it first. Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye delivers clinical-strength retinaldehyde in a patented time-release system alongside nourishing ceramides that protect and strengthen the skin barrier while the active works overnight. 94% showed a clinical improvement in the appearance of wrinkles around the eyes after just one use. 97% agreed their eye area looked significantly more youthful and radiant. 88% saw visibly brighter dark circles. Available in three progressive strengths so you can start gentle and ladder up as your skin builds tolerance, the same approach dermatologists use in clinic. 4.8 stars across 2,387 reviews. Winner of 4+ global awards. British brand, world-first patented technology. 15ml, approximately 100 uses per tube.
What it does
Benefits
- Clinical-strength retinaldehyde that works up to 11 times faster than standard retinol to smooth fine lines, brighten dark circles, reduce puffiness and lift the eye area. Patented stability complex ensures visible results from the first drop to the last. Ceramide-enriched formula nourishes and protects the delicate eye area barrier while the retinaldehyde works. Three progressive strengths (3, 6, 10) for every level from beginner to advanced. 94% showed clinical improvement in wrinkles after just one use. 100% of sensitive skins agreed Strength 3 was gentle on the skin. Clinically proven to visibly depuff in one use.
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How to use
Apply a small amount around the entire eye contour every evening as the last step before moisturiser. Gently pat with your ring finger until absorbed. Start with Strength 3 if you are new to vitamin A or have sensitive skin. If you already use Crystal Retinal for your face, match your eye cream to the same strength. Use every other evening for the first two weeks, then build to nightly use as tolerated. Always follow with SPF 30+ the next morning. Do not use during pregnancy. Stop retinol and retinaldehyde 72 hours before any in-clinic treatments. Allow one full skin cycle (6 weeks) to assess results, though many users report visible improvement from the first use.
What's inside
Ingredients
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Retinaldehyde (stabilised, time-release), Ceramides, Peptides. Strength varies by product (3, 6 or 10). Full INCI list available on packaging. Patented stability complex unique to Medik8.
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